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Related: About this forum'Night Court' Sequel Gets NBC Pilot Order
NBC has given a pilot order to Night Court, a follow-up to the classic legal comedy series, starring The Big Bang Theorys Melissa Rauch and the original series co-star John Larroquette, reprising his Emmy-winning role.
Written/executive produced by Dan Rubin based on the original series created by Reinhold Weege, the multi-camera Night Court centers on unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late Harry Stone, who follows in her fathers footsteps as she presides over the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court and tries to bring order to its crew of oddballs and cynics, most notably former night court prosecutor Dan Fielding (Larroquette).
This marks the first post-Big Bang Theory TV role for Rauch, who has been the driving force behind the reboot. Under her companys WBTV deal, Rauch approached the studio about the Night Court IP as she grew up a fan of the show and felt that a new incarnation could work well today.
Initially, she was only set to executive produce but decided to take on the lead role after reading the script. My intention was purely to be behind the camera on this project, but my plans quickly changed after falling in love with the incredible script from the brilliant mind of Dan Rubin, she said. I couldnt be more thrilled to join forces with Dan, the immense talent that is John Larroquette, and the two powerhouse institutions of comedy that are NBC and Warner Bros. to bring Night Court back to television.
https://deadline.com/2021/05/night-court-reboot-melissa-rauch-john-larroquette-star-nbc-pilot-order-harrys-daughter-dan-1234749310/
House of Roberts
(5,686 posts)I didn't ever watch Big Bang Theory until I accidentally saw 'Bernadette' and got hooked.
dhol82
(9,439 posts)Hope they have good writers. Thats what makes any show fabulous!
madamesilverspurs
(16,043 posts)no offense to "Night Court", but if you're going to bring back Laroquette, do it by un-cancelling "The Librarians."
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MyOwnPeace
(17,275 posts)about re-dos.
This one is going to be tough.
An amazing cast from the original:
Harry Anderson (endless comments about Mel Torme! - with a guest appearance by Mel Torme!)
Selma Diamond (the voice of finger nails on a chalkboard!)
Richard Moll (BIG bald guy!)
But yes, John Larroquette WAS quite good in it.
The writing will make or break it - as always......
Baitball Blogger
(48,042 posts)MyOwnPeace
(17,275 posts)If for no other reason just to see John Larroquette in action again!
MustLoveBeagles
(12,560 posts)I'll have to check it out.